November 20, 2024
A TikTok video falsely accused Sephora of donating to Trump’s campaign, gaining millions of views and fueling boycotts. I’ll break it all down in this quick podcast.
November 19, 2024
Do videos constantly buffer or web pages refuse to load? Here’s why it happens — and how to fix it.
Netflix crashed during the Tyson-Paul fight, leaving millions without a stream. Here’s how a simple TV antenna could be your family’s backup.
November 18, 2024
We’ve all felt that gut punch when the rideshare fare pops up. Here are some insider tips to help you save.
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul pulled in 60 million viewers. Paul claimed the win, but the real champ was Netflix. Also coming up: a robot dog patrolling Mar-a-Lago, a QR code email scam warning, and Kim’s chat with NordPass VP Gerald Kasulis about the shocking passwords people still use and how a password manager can save the day.
An algorithm rejected more than 300,000 health insurance claims in just two months. It spent less than two seconds on each, leaving patients in the dark and lives at risk.
November 17, 2024
Everyone loves a crispy treat, but is it worth giving up your private data? I tell you about kitchen gadgets playing fast and loose with your info.
The FBI warns about scam emails faking arrest warrants, subpoenas, court orders, and IRS notices of seized accounts.
November 16, 2024
Who doesn’t love hearing the iconic voices of Judy Garland, Burt Reynolds, or James Dean? Now, AI lets you bring them back to read anything you want aloud.
Did Starlink mess with the election? Don’t fall for this wild rumor spreading online. Plus, AI-powered machine guns are now on the battlefield, you can sell your house without a realtor, and Social Security scams are popping up everywhere – be on the lookout!
People are lining up to donate their voices to AI, but is it a good idea? Here’s why you might want to hold off.
November 15, 2024
Health insurers are using AI to deny claims and fatten their wallets. Amazon is merging Freevee, its ad-supported streaming service, into Prime Video. Plus, what to know about BlueSky and how students are relying on ChatGPT to crank out essays.
Good news for the 72 million people on Social Security: there’s a 2.5% increase starting in January. Bad news: scammers are going after you.
Ever have a moment in an Uber or Lyft where something just feels off? There’s a new rideshare on the scene and it’s bringing the heat.
November 14, 2024
Is America’s largest grocery chain planning to charge you based on your income? Plus, free TV is making a comeback, a cyber-kidnapping alert, and what happens when AI goes rogue. I also chat with a caller looking to remove tracking from her smart TV.
A Royal Caribbean cruise employee secretly recorded nearly a thousand passengers, including kids, in cabin bathrooms. Discover where hidden cameras might be hiding and how to spot them.
Thought you’d heard it all with the old rumor about 5G signals spreading COVID? Well, there’s even more where that came from.
November 13, 2024
Looks like it’s curtains for the Vision Pro. Apple’s slashing production in half, and it may be the end of the line. Plus, a Nigerian man got ten years for a phishing scam, ChatGPT stepped in to save a Redditor’s life, and there’s now a “digital condom” (no, you don’t have to wrap your phone in latex).
Planning to dazzle the neighbors with holiday decorations? Scammers are out to dim your festive spirit.
Mattel had a little mishap that might give you a shock! These dolls ended up linking buyers to a site that’s, well, definitely not kid-friendly…